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Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

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Logic flow showing how the jig-saw fit observation led to the conclusion that continents were once connected and later drifted apart.

Logic flow showing how the jig-saw fit observation led to the conclusion that continents were once connected and later drifted apart.

The map in words

  • Observe Coastlines
    • Do they fit together?
      • Yes: Evidence of Past Connection
        • Continents Once Joined
          • Continents Drifted Apart
      • No: Random Distribution
        • No Connection Theory

Mind map showing the structure and components of the Pangaea supercontinent and its two major divisions.

Mind map showing the structure and components of the Pangaea supercontinent and its two major divisions.

The map in words

  • Pangaea
    • Pangaea Features
      • Age: 300 million years
      • Ocean: Panthalasa
      • Tethys Sea divides parts
    • Laurasia Northern Part
      • North America
      • Europe
      • Asia
    • Gondwanaland Southern Part
      • South America
      • Africa
      • India
      • Australia
      • Antarctica
    • What Happened
      • Continents drifted apart
      • Oceans widened
      • New landforms created

Timeline showing the three major stages of continental drift from Pangaea to present-day continental positions.

Timeline showing the three major stages of continental drift from Pangaea to present-day continental positions.

The map in words

  • 300 million years ago
    • Upper Carboniferous
    • Pangaea completely intact
    • Surrounded by Panthalasa Ocean
  • 50 million years ago
    • Eocene Period
    • Continents actively separating
    • Atlantic Ocean widening
    • Tethys Sea closing
  • 1 million years ago
    • Early Quaternary
    • Continents near present positions
    • Modern geography almost formed
  • Present
    • Today
    • Continents still moving
    • 2-20 cm per year

Movement and interaction of lithospheric plates through continental drift, sea floor spreading, and plate tectonics

Movement and interaction of lithospheric plates through continental drift, sea floor spreading, and plate tectonics

The map in words

  • Movement and interaction of lithospheric plates through continental drift, sea floor spreading, and plate tectonics
    • Wegener's Continental Drift Theory
    • Pangaea and Ancient Landmasses
    • Evidence for Continental Drift
    • Criticism of Continental Drift
    • Sea Floor Spreading
    • Plate Tectonics
    • Plate Boundaries
    • World Lithospheric Plates

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics for ICSE Class 11 Geography?
Key topics in Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics include Wegener's Continental Drift Theory, Evidence for Continental Drift, Criticism of Wegener's Theory, Sea Floor Spreading. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics connect: Logic flow showing how the jig-saw fit observation led to the conclusion that continents were once connected and later drifted apart.; Mind map showing the structure and components of the Pangaea supercontinent and its two major divisions.. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Drifting of Continents and Plate Tectonics. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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